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Greek Gods and Goddess: Baton

Introduction to Baton

The ancient Greek Gods and Goddess contain a wealth of stories and legends, wrapped in Myths which typically provide a story with a morale code designed to influence the reader into behaviour as fitting Greek culture of the era.

In this article, we look at Baton and the myths and legends surrounding Baton, Baton relationship to and with other Greek Gods and Goddess and key events and stories which relate to ancient astrology and the changing seasons.

About Baton

Baton [blackberry] was the name of Amphiaraus' charioteer, who disappeared with him when Amphiaraus' chariot was swallowed by the earth, blackberries were associated with death and generally not eaten or cultivated, although the Greeks used them to treat gout and the Romans made a tea from the leaves for certain illnesses.